Trusted Insight – Volume 26:03 During the prolonged subfreezing temperatures and this past winter, we’ve received an unusual number of requests for air quality assessments due to headaches and nausea among workers in industries ranging from healthcare, education, facilities management and even from private homeowners. And with boilers and HVAC systems working harder than ever… Read more »
Autumn Has Arrived – Make HVAC Adjustments for Comfort Now
After a particulalry hot and humid summer 2025, Autumn weather has finally arrived. With the season change , Dr. Richard Lynch has been conducting Air Quality, Mold and Chemical Exposure moinitoring in schools, commercial offices, hospitals and residential structures. During our recent inspections we are observing that thermostat and fresh air dampers in many schools… Read more »
Congratulations & Thanks Mr. Richard A. Lynch, MBA, CIH
Celebrating our 33rd year as NJ’s leading Certified INdustrial Hygiene Consultant firm, it is with great pleasure that we congratulate Mr. Richard A. Lynch, MBA, CIH for recently accepting his new role as a Certified Industrial Hygienist with the NJ Department of Labor. Richard has been a critical partner and technical leader with Environmental Safety… Read more »
Dr. Lynch Presenting “Controlling Chemical & Microbial Risks to Healthcare Staff & Patients” at Healthcare Facilities Management Society of NJ
I am pleased to have been invited to present this professional development seminar to members on techniques for assessing and managing exposures to solvents, anesthetic gases, disinfectants, mold, and bacteria, during routine and emergency procedures at Hospitals, Surgical Centers and Long Term Care facilities. For more information please visit the HCFMSNJ page at this link.
ESMCorp Technical Blog: Corona Virus Bulletin (March 2, 2020)
Dr. Lynch prepares technical Corona Virus Bulletin Fill out the form below the summary to get access to the full ESMCorp Technical Corona Virus Bulletin Corona Virus Technical Bulletin – March 2, 2020 Richard M. Lynch, Ph.D., CIH – President Environmental Safety Management Corporation www.esmcorp.com Based upon information through March 2, 2020 At the request… Read more »
Indoor Air Quality – The winter is coming…
As the weather outside becomes frightful, we must be mindful of how these low temperatures play into Indoor Air Quality. The outdoor air that is being heated up and circulated inside of a building are going to be the basis behind the Top 3 Things the winter does to impact indoor air quality. 1) Dries… Read more »
Dr. Lynch Authors Mold Prevention Guide for NJ Schools. Call or E-mail Dr. Lynch Today for Assistance
Last month we reported that reported that heavy rainfall, warm temperatures and high humidity, throughout the region were resulting in elevated humidity in schools resulting in widespread momld growth in NJ, PA and NYC schools. We reported that active management of indoor conditions during the high humidity periods were needed to prevent summer mold growth…. Read more »
Lynch Completes Removal of Mercury Containing Rubberized Gym Floor
In June 2017, we reported that Dr. Lynch co-authored an article in the May/June Issue of “School Leader” addressing the technical challenges with managing mercury containing rubberized gym floors in one school district. Dr. Lynch also designed specifications for safe removal of the mercury containing rubberized floor coverings from gym floors and is currently overseeing… Read more »
CDC Requires Legionella Water Management Programs in Healthcare Facilities and High Rise Buildings
In June 2017 the Centers for Disease Control issued new guidelines for prevention of Legionella growth in commercial buildings and health care facilities. According to the CDC, the number of U.S. deaths from Legionnaires disease has quadrupled (4x) since 2000. Because of this, the CDC requires owners of high rise buildings (>10 stories), health care,… Read more »
Dr. Lynch Called Upon to Investigate Building Related Illness in Antigua
When employees in an Antigua office building reported extreme fatigue, headache and respiratory distress, the Antigua government contacted Dr. Richard M. Lynch, Ph.D., CIH to investigate. Lynch interviewed employees, collected air quality measurements, mold and chemical samples and conducted an HVAC assessment to aid the employer in determining any potential building-related conditions. The findings from… Read more »
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